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MA English Graduate Research Assistant
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
MA English Graduate Research Assistant
Requisition Number
H00927P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Off Campus
Hours per week
6-8
Months per year
4
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$ 15.00
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will work closely with several faculty members during the Fall 2022 semester. Depending on needs, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- assist faculty with research projects, including library and web-based research;
- assist the MA program with internal research pertinent to the program’s goals;
- provide outreach for the MA program and/or the English department;
- assist with event planning, hosting authors, etc.;
- assist the MA program director or administrator with special projects;
- work 6-8 hours per week during the fall semester.
Required Qualifications
Must be a Master of Arts in English student.
Preferred Qualifications
Background Check?
No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
05/07/2026
Review Date
05/09/2026
Job Close Date
06/25/2026
Open Until Filled
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Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application.
You are required to upload a cover letter, a current resume, and a writing sample (upload as other document) highlighting your ability to synthesize research and express yourself clearly (please limit to 7 pages).
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
You are required to upload a cover letter, a current resume, and a writing sample (upload as other document) highlighting your ability to synthesize research and express yourself clearly (please limit to 7 pages).
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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